The Fish Auction Hall (''German: Fischauktionshalle'') was built in
Altona, today part of
Hamburg,
Germany, in 1895/96 at the newly constructed fishing port. It is located at 9, Große Elbstraße. From 1982 to 1984 it was fully renovated. Since 1984 it has been a cultural heritage monument,
demonstrating the importance of fish trade for the former rival cities of Hamburg and Altona. Today, it is used for events, such as
Hafengeburtstag
Hafengeburtstag (lit. ''Harbour Birthday'', ''Port Anniversary'') is an annual public festival and funfair in Hamburg, Germany. It takes place mostly on the first weekend of May to celebrate the anniversary of the port of Hamburg, the largest ...
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Buildings and structures in Altona, Hamburg
Heritage sites in Hamburg
Fishing in Germany
History of auctions